NİLÜFER İPEK ŞAHİN, EMRE TOKAR
Aydın Dental Journal - 2025;11(2):215-222
Three-dimensional (3D) printers are used in dental clinics and laboratories, offering the opportunity to provide prosthetic dental treatment services more cost-effectively and faster compared to traditional methods. This technology addresses challenges encountered in the clinical and laboratory phases by minimizing errors associated with traditional impression taking and model production. Dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, implant-supported prostheses, removable partial denture frameworks, occlusal splints, personalized impression trays, complete dentures, models, and maxillofacial prostheses can be efficiently produced using 3D printers. As the use of 3D printers becomes more widespread, these devices are increasingly integrated into dental practices. Consequently, there is a growing demand for current information regarding this technology. The integration of 3D manufacturing technology contributes to the development of personalized treatment practices and enables customized solutions to meet individual patient needs. As the field of dentistry continues to embrace digital technology, ongoing research and development into three-dimensional printing techniques promise further advancements in treatment possibilities and greater success in results. This article aims to examine the 3D manufacturing techniques and applications used in dentistry, and to evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.
